Council recap: key decisions (November 13, 2024)

At its meeting of November 13, 2024, Mississauga City Council adopted several motions. Watch the November 13 Council meeting.

Mississauga City Council declares food insecurity an emergency

Mississauga City Council passed a motion to declare food insecurity an emergency in the City of Mississauga. This formal declaration recognizes that food insecurity has gone beyond crisis levels and is not a temporary issue. The motion looks to achieve the following through collective actions at all levels of government.

Key points of the motion

1. The City is requesting the federal and provincial governments to declare food insecurity an emergency, in solidarity with Mississauga.
2. The motion calls for improvements to Ontario’s social assistance programs to meet the realities of our economy.
3. Greater investments in affordable, supportive and public housing. A letter in support of this action has also been sent to MPPs.

Read the motion.

Demonstration ban near places of worship

City Council directed staff to study the potential for a new regulation banning demonstrations within 100 metres of any place of worship. This decision aims to ensure the safety, peace, and sanctity of our religious institutions and their surrounding areas.

Key points of the motion

1. City staff will report to Council on the feasibility of implementing a by-law that prohibits demonstrations within 100 metres, or within reasonable distance, of places of worship at the earliest possible time.
2. Council direction is in response to a rise in acts of intimidation against places of worship of all faiths.
3. The right to protest peacefully must be balanced with the right to be able to visit places of worship without intimidation.

Read the motion.

City of Mississauga taking action to protect vulnerable tenants from renovictions

The City of Mississauga took decisive action to protect tenants from the growing issue of renovictions. As part of its strategy to tackle the increasing shortage of affordable housing and low residential rental vacancy rates, Mississauga City Council on November 13 asked staff to develop a renoviction bylaw.

Key points of the motion

1. Renovictions happen when landlords evict tenants, claiming they need the unit empty for renovations. Often, tenants can’t come back after the renovations, face illegal rent hikes, or see no real changes after being evicted.
2. Market rents in Mississauga far exceed affordable rent levels for even moderate-income renters. Renter households require a yearly gross income of almost $100,000 to afford a one-bedroom apartment in the city.
3. City staff will report back to the General Committee in early 2025 with a detailed analysis and the proposed by-law. The City continues the important work to create safe, affordable housing options through its Action Plan for New Housing

Read the motion.

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